by Marcus | Oct 8, 2021 | Connaught Rangers, Iberian Peninsula, Musings, Podcasts, Portugal
Now available here on the Galway Beo youtube channel. Click...
by Marcus | May 6, 2021 | Iberian Peninsula, Portugal
On the 16th of May, Redcoat History will be releasing a special episode to mark the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Albuera – one of the bloodiest and most controversial battles of the war. Host Christian Parkinson will be joined by historians Mark Thompson...
by Marcus | Feb 6, 2021 | Iberian Peninsula, Musings
French and Spanish troops occupied Portugal in late 1807, following the departure of the Portuguese royal family for Brazil. General Junot, commander of the French forces, disbanded the Portuguese army. In 1808 Spain and Portugal rose against Napoleon’s rule. Great...
